Celebrating America's 250th

As the United States of America approaches its 250^th anniversary, Bank of America is proud to celebrate. We also reflect on the role our company has played in helping customers, clients, markets and communities through key moments in American history. As America developed, we have had the privilege to help it grow.

Bank of America Celebrates America 250 by Giving Customers Free Access to 250 Museums and Support for Cultural Programs Nationwide

Reflecting on America's History

A letter from Brian Moynihan

Chair and CEO Brian Moynihan shares his perspective on how our longstanding focus on serving people and communities, guided by the question “What would you like the power to do?” has helped support America’s growth.

Heritage animated timeline

Explore some of the moments that reflect how our company’s proud efforts in service to people and communities have played a role supporting American growth and opportunity throughout history.

Preserving America's History

Before treatment of Gilbert Stuart, George Washington (Vaughan-Sinclair portrait), 1795, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1940.1.6

After treatment of Gilbert Stuart, George Washington (Vaughan-Sinclair portrait), 1795, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1940.1.6

Through the Bank of America Art Conservation Project, we have restored dozens of presidential portraits including the George Washington (Vaughan-Sinclair portrait), 1795 by Gilbert Stuart at the National Gallery of Art. We are helping to assess and conserve 110 historical presidential portraits – preserving the history of the leaders who defined our nation for generations to come.